Dunnes, the Irish department store chain, has closed all its Scottish shops and its second-last remaining store in England, effectively leaving the British market amid concerns of rising costs after Brexit.

Inditex had another good year in 2017, despite exchange rates denting its margin slightly. But its omnichannel focus drove it to higher sales and profits, and its new COO has been tasked with maintaining that momentum

MySale Group has reported record sales and profitability for the half-year to December 31 with recent investment in its buy now, pay later option (called Ourpay) and its other tech updates helping to drive it forward.

UK fashion and interiors retail giant Next has announced that group operations director Michael law is retiring after 23 years with the firm with its merchandising chief now taking on the role and joining the board.